Steve's was against WiFi!!!!!! Claimed "getting coffee is a social experience, not luggage by using the internet." read more

I have lived super close to Steve's Espresso for years but haven't wandered in till now. I needed a legit breakfast sandwich (Starbucks breakfast sandwiches just don't do it for me) and I heard Steve's had other good food so I stopped in on my way to work. Love the ambiance. There's a good amount of tables and space to hang out and be social or solo. I got a Coconut Mocha and the breakfast sandwich and was very happy with both. Good mocha and coconut flavor in the coffee and the sandwich filled me up. Might get it without the chipotle(?) aeoli next time if I'm not in the mood for spice. No wifi but that's what tethering is for read more

Excellent coffee, food, and staff. Wonderful ambiance and tasteful, fun music. Great place to study, spend time with friends, or read a book! read more

This one is a cozy favorite on the espresso circuit. Squishy chairs and good vibes make for a great spot for a conversation.

I used toconehere for Tempe meetings but have not been here for awhile. Look who's back! I am here to meet an associate, drink string espresso and plan for world domination and I am at the right location! Since I was here last they have expanded and opened up more seating. They have added more baked goods and added alcohol and take out coffee carafes. This place is fantastic. The baristas were friendly and energetic and suggested a great croissant for me to try. I'll be back. read more

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Great coffee, food and service always! Thanks for all you do and for remaining a Tempe staple.

Yeah, excellent food the best service and wonderful environment. I love coming here I highly recommend it. read more

Steve's Espresso - Fantastic old style coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Great comfy local spot for coffee/espresso drinks. Solid breaky/lunch menu. Plenty of comfy spots to sit, sip and savor - plus interesting books, magazines and even some games if you have time to lounge. read more

I love coming here, it's my favorite spot in the whole Valley. The service is great with the coffee being extraordinary with the depth of flavors in the espresso. I can sit in there all day doing work or meet up with a friend and chat over a cup of coffee, it's comfortable and the environment is always warm & welcoming. If you have an at home coffee grinder I also recommend buying their beans! They have great variety and tastes just like in store! read more

Great local owned coffee shop. Sandwiches, salads, baked goods, Wine, beer, alcoholic beverages. Something for everyone. Today we tried ginger snaps ~ not talking wimpy little boxed ones, these were large and delicious! Made from scratch in their kitchen. read more

Steve's Espresso - GY-Normous Ginger snap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

After getting 2 Americano's (iced and black) I'll officially say FIVE STARSSSSS! The staff is super sweet and friendly (which sadly is not, in my experience getting a daily coffee, a given) and the pricing is super reasonable. The vibe inside is chill, welcoming and would be a great place to set up to work, if needed. We did not try food items yet but there are plenty of homemade and even vegan treats! Highly recommend. read more

I was so happy to find Steve's. Very friendly staff. Terrific coffee. Definitely a find I'll find myself coming back to.

I have been coming to Steve's for years and have seen its evolution and expansion into the space it is today. It started with just a couple tables and then expanded into the old nail salon next door so, now hove two rooms to enjoy - double the fun! Steve's grows more and more popular every time I visit but it consistently has good coffee, good food, and even alcoholic beverages for later in the day (or early, who am I to say?). I've never had an issue with parking or getting a seat inside. First: the coffee is top notch. I'm a fan of their special honey vanilla latte but you can't go wrong. My step dad, who introduced me to Steve's and is a coffee fiend, loves their shot in the dark. The staff over the years have always been friendly, hard working, and consistently accurate - I don't think I've ever had my order made incorrectly. Food from the kitchen comes quickly. I recently learned they no longer have lunch options, but still have a nice menu for breakfast. It has a total neighborhood cafe feeling inside - funky chairs, funky music, unique decor. I'm low key obsessed with the paintings on the walls. They DO NOT have WiFi deliberately to discourage people from plugging in and staring at a screen. As a result there's always a nice volume of people chatting, as well as hobby groups catching up or having monthly meetings, people playing games, or people reading a book (usually introverted me haha). Outside they have a few tables and dogs will often be chilling here, but the outside is pretty simple - tables and chairs on the sidewalk. This is truly a little hidden gem tucked into the corner of a shopping center, but I definitely recommend! Enjoy and see you at Steve's! read more

Got the Aztec mocha iced which was good. They also have breakfast sandwiches but kitchen closed at 2:30pm so i wasn't able to try. Bakery items looked kind of dry so i skipped on those but the drink choices seemed varied and the atmosphere is great and cozy. Lots of room to relax on couches and booths. Only drawback is only open till 5pm so not best choice if looking for place to study late. read more

Steve's Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Coffee is the best! Breakfast sandwiches on sourdough YUM! Cozy atmosphere to hang out with friends. Slow down and enjoy.

Update: they survived COVID and are thriving once again!! We try to stop by whenever we are nearby. If you're in the area be sure to stop by it's still one of our favorites!! Pick anything - you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! read more

Came here as a recommendation from a friend who lives near by and it was a great idea! The decor sort of reminds you of your grandma's house with old wooden tables and mis-matched chairs and tables but its done in a nice way that's more trendy than odd. I had already had coffee unfortunately, but I tasted some of my friends and it was one of the best coffee drinks I've had. It was espresso, honey and milk I want to say but it was delicious. I ordered the continental breakfast because I was starving and it was great! That bread, let me tell ya', house made bread with preserves so darn good! the bacon was perfectly crispy and the greens were a nice added touch to say that I had my veggies for that meal. Customer service was prompt, food came out relatively quickly, loved it! Highly recommend this place! read more

Steve's Espresso - The continental breakfast with scrambled eggs instead of the poached eggs. So yummy! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Atmosphere is easy to create for a coffee shop. Today, it's an expectation that spaces like these are open, airy, and have lots of power plugs for charging. It's also a nonnegotiable that your local coffee spot has WIFI. A huge miss on Steve's part. No charging spots and no local hotspot. I ordered the pastrami and brie on a croissant. The chips on the side were the star of the show. The croissant was cold, just like being pulled from a fridge. The brie was slightly melted and was topped with a heavy spread of horseradish. The sandwich needs something else to balance it out. Now to the bathroom. It reeked of sewer and sulfur. Despite the multiple air fresheners in there the problem needs to be addressed especially when there's food and drink being served. I was there for hours for business planning and the smell would come and go in the main part of the shop. In retrospect, the nasty water in my iced coffee and food served on the dishes lead me to never going back. Lots of misses and no hits. read more

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The chocolate chip scone is amazing!! Beyond that, the service is friendly and fast. The coffee is also delicious. read more

Steve's Espresso - Iced oat milk latte, iced coffee, and chocolate scone. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Went here 2-3 times a week for like 2 years always perfect coffee with a chill atmosphere to work or study. Their honey vanilla latte is my go to but their other teas are great as well. read more

My boyfriend and I love to come here! We have been coming here for over a year and have spent a lot of time doing schoolwork here. Vibes are great. There are lots of fun renaissance paintings on the wall too. Coffee is great and baristas are friendly. I'm moving away soon and I am sad to leave Steve's! It's a great community place for Tempe. read more

The best coffee I've had in Tempe! I usually get an iced americano black, and it never disappoints. Some places it's bitter or way too strong or acidic and you have to add cream, but here it's always smooth. The breakfast sandwich is fantastic. Cool and unique atmosphere, although I think the music is a little loud sometimes. Very friendly staff. read more

Great coffee. Great vibe. Love it! Came to enjoy some coffee and read in a relaxed place and this place really hit the spot.

Lovely, smooth and bold espresso! Friendly barista and relaxing surroundings. Highly recommend this coffee! read more

Steve's Espresso - Chai latte and espresso! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Checked this place out with my daughter earlier this week and have to say that Frank is one of the best baristas I've met in a while! That cappuccino was perfection. Definitely recommend if you're on this side of town! I will definitely be coming back. read more

Excellent coffee and super staff! Pastries, yogurt, and bagels to go with your drink! Also on the menu italian sodas and assorted tea. I like the artwork in this place. Some of the works are for sale. This is a nice place to hang at on your mornings off and meet a friend, or grab a coffee to go before work. There is usually a healthy line, but it moves pretty quickly. There's outside seating near the fountain and under the trees in the shade. What a coffee house should be. read more

Steve's Espresso rocks I'll tell you why in Haiku Read and you will see Easy to find them On side of shopping center Look for their large sign Parking is a cinch With plentiful parking there It is quite easy Nice small coffee shop Always well kept nice and clean Never a problem Always nice their staff Recommendations they make Good is their advice Quickly they make drink With a smile they serve Tasty beverage Aztec mocha yum Really is my favorite It's good hot or iced Other drinks are good Cold brew coffee is tasty Good cold summer treat You should try their food They have a good selection Of delicious grub Their breakfast sandwich Is by far my favorite It is quite unique I really enjoy The combination of good Stuff on their sandwich Biscotti is is good Always new flavors they make Every time delish Try this place you must A regular you will be Steve's Espresso YAY read more

Steve's Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Unassuming coffee shop in a strip mall with surprisingly good drinks! Stopped in for an espresso Martini which was delicious. Cute atmosphere. Didn't have any food or other beverages so hard to give a full review, but I would definitely be back! read more

Been coming here for several years. Lately I would say service has gotten better. The food is good, and coffee & espresso drinks are much better. There is a nice ambiance for sitting and talking. Careful though because it doesn't get quite busy on the weekends. The word is out that this is the spot to be. read more

Steve's Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The decor has that touch of gothic and I'm all for it. The vanilla lavender latte was ok but needed more of that lavender love. The avocado toast presentation was really pretty. I especially like their homemade jam. read more

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This spot is really great. Friendly staff. Great coffee. Glass mugs for your coffee if you are staying. We've had breakfast here several times and the poached eggs are incredible! Not to much outside seating read more

I've been a Steve's Espresso customer since 2007. In that time, it's gone through several different phases. In 07, it was a small, stylish coffeehouse that stayed open late, offered great French Press, and constantly thumped with electronica. Every table had a plug strip and the wifi was reliable. Then came the fall. Steve cheaped out and got rid of the wifi and plug strips. He replaced all the little work tables with club chairs and midcentury tables. He tried adding food, but it was mostly just light fare and pastries. Then he started closing earlier and earlier. At one point, they were closing at like 2pm! Now, they've expanded dramatically, both in terms of physical space and offerings. They serve genuinely good hot meals and great coffee. They've got a ton of usable seating including work areas and overstuffed sofas. They still close early, but 5pm is better than 2. Steve, if you would bring back the wifi and stay open late, yours would be my favorite cafe in the country. read more

Steve's Espresso - Large latte and breakfast tacos. Amazing. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Cute little shop! I love the vibe and unique furnishings. The coffee that was recommended to me based on what I told him I usually drink was delicious (iced honey vanilla something). Anyway, will definitely be returning and look forward to hosting some work meetings here to change it up a bit from the usual Starbucks life. read more

THR BEST espresso you'll ever have, the in house chai is also fantastic. Great vibes and lighting, limited outlets if you need to plug your laptop in though. Everyone who works there is really genuine. read more

Great location, friendly staff who always have a smile. Very happy with their food and drink selection. The music they play is pretty good. They don't have Wi-Fi but don't let that discourage you because I have had both Sprint, which is terrible and T-Mobile which is much better and have never had a problem using the internet or making phone calls while I'm in the cafe. I tend to go in there on Sundays, it's a little bit more chill in my opinion, less people rushing around trying to get to and from work. The last time I went was today, I got a Triple Espresso, just shots mind you, I'm Italian and don't have time to drink a big coffee, but their expressos are great and they are very smooth. I think the first time I came to this location was back in 2009, I'm sure they've been here longer than that but the place has expanded and now they have much more room for seating which is great for the weekdays when people are rushing in and out. I'm hoping that my review was helpful to you, if it was please upvoted and message me if you actually went and had a good experience, I love making recommendations. read more

Steve's Espresso - Triple expresso shot. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Finally o found a small business with great quality on coffees and amazing salmons toast special onTuesday . Great service!!!! Beautiful cozy with wifi #real coffee read more

Steve's Espresso - They make that everything happens make my morning!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Had such great service and loved my Americano! We are visiting from out of town and sometimes it's hard to find a good coffee shop. We always try and support local...this is the place read more

I've been to Steve's a dozen times. There's a lot to like here. It is locally owned. The coffee is all locally roasted. The baked goods (cookies, scones, frittata) are all house made--and if one can catch the chocolate chip cookies right out the oven, they're beyond magnificent. There's a bookcase with free reading material--books, magazines, and newspapers. The tables are big enough to stretch out a book and a laptop. There are downsides. The internet almost never works (and when it does it is really slow). The baristas are always happy to reset it but it usually doesn't help. It's worth it to get a service at Sunset Nails next door to steal their wireless password. It is often hot--especially in the afternoon. And then there's the music. You know the kind of music they make fun of Ian for in High Fidelity? That's what's usually playing. Still, the place is never too crowded and while I find the coffee a bit ordinary, the food is great, as is the chill (hipster-free) vibe. Steve's is a great place to get some work done or sit and read a book. read more

Whenever I come to town this is my go to coffee place, french press coffee, homemade scones,ahhhhh yum the best, the employees at extreme bean should come here and see how it's done right xtra cream check one sugar check, friendly double check and the cranberry scone fresh from the oven is outstanding. Don't change a thing your coffee and scones are some of the best I've ever had. Thank you and thanks for being attentive and nice, that goes long way!! read more

I haven't visited this spot in quit sometime. Before the expansion. I absolutely love what they've done here. Large tables plus a few quant corners. They bake all they're own treats, serve breakfast and lunch but close for dinner, and even offer alcoholic beverages! Beer, Mimosas and Bloody Mary's. Ill stick to the coffee tho. read more